{"id":13772,"date":"2023-07-09T08:54:34","date_gmt":"2023-07-09T12:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intramuralist.com\/?p=13772"},"modified":"2023-07-09T08:54:36","modified_gmt":"2023-07-09T12:54:36","slug":"a-fascinating-political-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intramuralist.com\/?p=13772","title":{"rendered":"a fascinating political update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ok, I admit, I\u2019m a little bit fascinated. I\u2019m fascinated by the number of persons (and total respect if such includes you \u2014 it\u2019s only a fascination), <\/em>but at the number of persons who suggest that the corruption we\u2019re seeing and sensing is happening in a singular political party. Maybe it\u2019s a deduction of the lesser of two evils, so-to-speak, omitting, however, that \u201clesser\u201d infers that both are still evil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let me not suggest that either the Democrats or Republicans are wholly evil (although I know many are lured to think otherwise).<\/em> But it seems painstakingly obvious that Washington is broken and the system is corrupt. There is clear crookedness in both parties. For example, witch-hunt or not, it doesn\u2019t take any rocket science nor thirty more indictments to discern that there is something unscrupulous in former Pres. Trump\u2019s behavior. It also doesn\u2019t take any indictment to know there is some sort of duplicity in the Biden family business, especially with Hunter at the head. (I\u2019ll spare any reference to House Republican George Santos or Senate Democrat John Fetterman.)<\/em> The bottom line is that corruption exists within both parties, and turning a blind eye toward one is what prompts the aforementioned fascination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, as has been documented here \u2014 and I might add, is gaining national attention and <\/em>momentum \u2014 No Labels, a political organization that has been promoting nonpartisan governance since 2010 \u2014 has been working diligently to provide American voters with an \u201cinsurance policy\u201d for 2024.<\/a> Poll after poll show approximately 70% of us don\u2019t want either<\/strong> <\/em>Joe Biden or Donald Trump to be President.<\/em> Our nation is deeply dissatisfied with both gentlemen for various reasons. To be blunt, they are each divisive (albeit in their own, unique way),<\/em> and to be even more frank, they are arguably too old. Hence, if<\/strong> that is again America\u2019s choice, No Labels will provide a \u201cunity ticket,\u201d with both a Democrat and Republican on the ticket. They are only preparing<\/strong> for the possibility; they have not yet committed to do so. It depends on who the establishment nominates, as the commonsense majority knows we can do better than Biden and Trump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the preparation, therefore, No Labels is currently focused on nationwide ballot access. That takes time. Look, though, at the response of the establishment…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time out \u2014 my apologize. Let\u2019s first briefly review what the parties officially state in regard to election integrity and our voices being heard. It’s eye-openingly relevant…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Democrats: \u201cDemocrats will strengthen our democracy by guaranteeing that every American\u2019s vote is protected. We will make it a priority to pass legislation that restores and strengthens the Voting Rights Act, and ensure the Department of Justice challenges state laws that make it harder for Americans to vote. We will make voting easier and more accessible for all Americans\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Republicans: \u201cOur platform is centered on stimulating economic growth for all Americans, protecting constitutionally-guaranteed freedoms, ensuring the integrity of our elections, and maintaining our national security. We are working to preserve America’s greatness for our children and grandchildren.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, though, look at their actual efforts at election integrity, as shared via an update from No Labels this week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTen months ago, No Labels submitted\u202fmore than enough petitions\u202fto get on North Carolina\u2019s 2024 presidential ballot, with plenty of time for officials to review\u202fthem. Getting on states\u2019 presidential ballots is part of our\u202fInsurance Policy 2024\u202fto potentially offer our ballot line to a bipartisan Unity ticket if the two parties insist on saddling the country with presidential choices they don\u2019t want.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In North Carolina, after\u202falmost a\u202fyear of mysterious\u202fdelays,\u202fthe Democratic-controlled state elections board last week affirmed\u202four signatures\u202f\u2026 but then\u202fthey said they would indefinitely wait on certifying our ballot access while the Board Chair conducts an additional review process with no precedent and no objective standard.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know a pattern when we see one. When the left-progressive North Carolina Green Party\u202fsought a spot on the state\u2019s\u202f2022 U.S. Senate ballot, state Democrats went to court, arguing that the Greens would \u2018harm Democrats\u2019 electoral prospects because [our] candidates will have to compete \u2026\u2019  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greens had met all the\u202frequirements, but the board said it needed to investigate\u202fclaims of signature\u202ffraud. And then it unanimously reversed itself.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In federal court, the Greens said\u202f20 of its signatories reported being contacted by people claiming to be from the Green Party and pressuring them to tell election officials they never signed the petitions. Otherwise, the Green Party would split the Democratic vote, they were told.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In all, a sickening partisan spectacle. But please don\u2019t\u202fsingle out North Carolina election officials.\u202fIn Arizona, the state Democratic Party\u202fhas sued to knock No Labels\u202foff\u202fthe ballot there.\u202fOne of its arguments\u202fis that No Labels would \u201charm Democrats\u2019 electoral prospects because [our] candidates will have to compete \u2026\u201d\u202f  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And in Maine, amid our registration effort, the\u202fDemocratic secretary of state took the\u202funprecedented step of sending a targeted mailing directed at all 6,456 citizens of Maine who had recently registered as No Labels Party members, questioning if they meant to join No Labels and casting aspersions on our organization.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

These aren\u2019t\u202fcoincidental cases of overdoing the red tape. This is rank partisan obstructionism aimed at protecting entrenched power.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends, the parties are fighting to keep No Labels off the ballot. That is not democracy. That is not election integrity. That is about power. It\u2019s also sadly about corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Respectfully\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AR<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Ok, I admit, I\u2019m a little bit fascinated. I\u2019m fascinated by the number of persons (and total respect if such includes you \u2014 it\u2019s only a fascination), but at the number of persons who suggest that the corruption we\u2019re seeing and sensing is happening in a singular political party. Maybe it\u2019s a deduction of the … <\/p>\n

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